Escutcheons (Trim Rosettes)
An escutcheon is a decorative plate placed behind the doorknob. There was a trend in the fifties and sixties to decorate modern doors with large geometric escutcheons. There were circle, diamond (right), square, star, and cross hair designs.

Vintage Escutcheons made by Schlage and Kwikset are occasionally available on Ebay, in local junk shops, and on the curb on bulk trash day.

5 Inch Backset Adapter Kits
In order to place a knob or deadbolt 5 inches back from the edge of the door you will need an adapter kit. Kwikset and Schlage have 5-inch backset adapter kits that are compatible with certain deadbolts and knobs.

Kwikset
Knob - # 83014
Compatible with 400, 740, 405

Deadbolt - #82730
Compatible with 660, 970, 980

Schlage
Knob - #16-126
Compatible with F10, F40, F51, F54, and F300

Deadbolt - # 12-306
Compatible with B300 series deadbolts and F300 series locksets

18 Inch Backset Adapter Kits
Unfortunately, the 18-inch adapter kits that allowed for centered doorknobs are no longer in production. If you have the hardware, we can create a door prepped for a centered knob for you, and if you send us the hardware we can place it in the door, fill it and paint it.